Kankakee Times

The village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Sept. 19 to highlight Oktoberfest events.

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:

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Village of Manteno Board Meeting- September 19, 2016

Village of Manteno

Board Meeting

September 19, 2016

7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Present:

President Timothy O. Nugent

Trustee Wendell Phillips

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Tim Boyce

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Samuel Martin

Trustee Joel Gesky

Absent:

Also present:

Bernie Thompson, Acting Village Administrator

Joe Cainkar: Village Attorney

Geoff Aggen: Village Engineer

Jim Hanley: Superintendent of Public Works

Press Present:

Andrew Kriz: Herald

The meeting was called to order by the President, and upon the roll call being called, President Timothy

O. Nugent, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Crockett, seconded by Gesky, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular

Meeting minutes from September 6, 2016. Motion approved 6-0.

Public Participation:

None

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Tim Nugent

• Mayor Nugent read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 18th

– 24th as “Constitution

Week”.

• Mayor Nugent read a Proclamation declaring September 2016 to be “Global Pulmonary

Fibrosis Awareness Month”.

Village Administrator’s Report: (Acting) Bernie Thompson

• Mr. Thompson stated that this is the week of Oktoberfest and asked that all residents be

patient with the increased traffic throughout the village. There will also be parking

restrictions while Main Street is being set up for the event.

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Village of Manteno Board Meeting- September 19, 2016

Committee Reports:

Public Works and Utilities- Boyce

• A motion to authorize the Village Administrator to seek bids for the Manteno storm sewer

improvements on Leahy between Parseghian and Poplar and also on North Main Street and

Fifth Street. (B-#1) Mr. Hanley, Superintendent of Public Works, explained that this has

been an ongoing project. The drawings are ready and the required easements have been

obtained. The plan is to complete these improvements this year.

• The next Public Works committee meeting has been switched to Tuesday, October 4

th 7 am.

• Properties and Recreation- Martin

• The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be September 28th at 7 pm.

• Mr. Martin highlighted some of the events that will be taking place during the 19th annual

Oktoberfest this week.

• Public Safety and Health- Dole

• The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00

am.

• The program for the Senior Safety meeting scheduled on September 20th has been

changed. The Rules of Road review will be held at another time. The program will instead

be presented by the Manteno Fire and Police Department concerning fire safety, trip

and fall safety along with what to do if you are stopped by the police.

• Mrs. Dole reminded residents that all golf carts and UTV vehicles must be licensed in the

village and be operated by a licensed driver. The Chicago Tribune did a very nice article

and had a video about the use of golf carts in Manteno.

• Mrs. Dole asked that residents use extreme caution while driving around Manteno during

Oktoberfest weekend. Have fun and enjoy the event.

Planning and Zoning- Crockett

• The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting is October 20th at 7 am.

• The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is October 11th at 6pm.

• Mr. Crockett reported that building permits are up 17% compared to same time last year

and revenue in the building department is up 23% over last year.

Finance-Gesky

• Payment of the bills in the amount of $144,382.67 (TIF #1 Bills of $3,199.78) (D-#1)

• The next Finance meeting is scheduled for October 13th at 7:00 am.

General Government-Phillips

• None

Mayor Nugent read the items to be included on the Consent Agenda:

Old Business: (A)

None

New Business: (B)

1. A motion to authorize the Village Administrator to seek bids for Manteno storm

sewer improvements.

2. Was removed from the agenda.

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Village of Manteno Board Meeting- September 19, 2016

Awarding of Bids and Authorization to Purchase: (C)

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Consideration re: Motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $144,382.67

(TIF #1 Bills of $3,199.78)

Motion by Boyce, seconded by Martin to approve a single roll call vote on the question of passage of

agenda items. Motion approved 6-0.

Motion by Crockett, seconded by Phillips, to approve by an omnibus vote those ordinances, resolutions,

motions and orders contained on the consent agenda. Motion approved 6-0.

Comments:

Trustee Boyce: None

Trustee Gesky: None

Trustee Crockett: None

Trustee Dole: None

Trustee Martin: None

Trustee Phillips: None

President Nugent:

The article concerning the golf carts was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune. It was nice to see

something positive. Reminder letters have been sent to all licenses golf cart and UTV vehicles reminding

them of the rules. There have been very few problems with the use of the carts.

The weather forecast for Oktoberfest is looking good, so there will be lots of people in our village.

We are asking residents to put on their “best faces” for our visitors. Come out and support the fundraisers

and businesses that will be present.

Motion by Dole, seconded by Crockett to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Motion approved 6-0.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Darla Hurley, Deputy Village Clerk.